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Amanda Pittman

Family Nurse Practitioner Student, Expected Graduation May 2022
Vilonia,AR
Amanda Pittman

Summary

Driven Family Nurse Practitioner student desiring to apply knowledge and clinical experiences gained in current Master’s
program to provide excellent patient-focused care in a family practice setting. Dedicated and compassionate RN with
progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm
under pressure and skillfully handle high-stress situations and complex patient needs. Consistently developing strong
relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.

Overview

12
years of professional experience
6
years of post-secondary education
3
Certificates

Education

Harding University , Searcy, AR

Master of Science from Family Nurse Practitioner
2020.08 - Current (4 years & 1 month)

University Overview

  • Member of Alpha Chi National College Honor Society
  • Member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville , Fayetteville, AR

Bachelor of Science from Nursing
2016.08 - 2018.12 (2 years & 4 months)

University Overview

  • Member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

NorthWest Arkansas Community College , Bentonville, AR

Associate of Applied Science from Nursing
2006.08 - 2008.05 (1 year & 9 months)

University Overview

  • Summa Cum Laude
  • Awarded Academic Excellence In Nursing

Accomplishments

FNP Clinical Practicum Hours:

  • 110 hours at The Children's Clinic of Conway
  • 60 hours at Renaissance Women's Center
  • 470 hours at family practice clinics in central Arkansas including ARcare, Conway Regional Health Systems,
    and Unity Health (will have 540 hours upon completion of program for total of 700+ hours)
  • Performed two Nexplanon removals, articular injections, 25+ Pap/pelvic exams

Accomplishments as RN:

  • 11/08/2014 - Novartis Clinical Research Advisory Board
  • 4/30/2014 - Celgene Breast Cancer Advisory Board
  • 2/2009 – 1/2010 - Member of Nursing Leadership Group at Northwest Medical Center

Work History

UAMS Medical Oncology Clinic, Little Rock, AR

RN III
2017.01 - 2021.03 (4 years & 2 months)

Job overview

  • Care coordination with outpatient facilities across the state, arranged DME, home health and hospice services,
    and managed prescription refill requests in collaboration with physician.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on oncology and hematology related diagnosis, treatments, disease
    process and side effect management.
  • Frequent patient phone call triage and educated patients to improve symptom management at home.
  • Preceptor to new nurse in Medical Oncology Clinic.

Conway Hematology and Oncology, Conway, AR

Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse
2016.09 - 2016.12 (3 months)

Job overview

  • Educated patients and families prior to initiating chemotherapy on expected side-effects of their treatment and
    how to manage side-effects.
  • Administered medications through central lines, port-a-catheters, peripherally inserted central venous catheters,
    and peripheral IVs to support long-term treatment for infections, cancer or heart and kidney problems.
  • Accurately documented patients' symptoms, treatments given, response to treatment and any changes to
    treatment plans.

Highlands Oncology Group, Fayetteville, AR

Research Nurse/Study Coordinator
2012.12 - 2016.06 (3 years & 6 months)

Job overview

  • Effectively managed 10+ recruiting research protocols in partnership with Investigator, multidisciplinary team,
    and protocol Sponsor.
  • Assisted with identifying study patients according to protocol inclusion/exclusion criteria and maintained and
    controlled inventory of clinical trial investigational product and study supplies.
  • Evaluated, monitored, and coordinated patient participation in clinical trials and assessed patients from any
    active research protocol in the clinic setting for adverse events.
  • Reported all adverse events to the Investigator and Sponsor within protocol specified time frame, obtained high
    quality data, and completed case report forms for each study patient.

Highlands Oncology Group, Fayetteville, AR

Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse
2011.05 - 2012.11 (1 year & 6 months)

Job overview

  • Remained current on advances in oncology nursing care by participating in educational programs for
    chemotherapy certification.
  • Leveraged knowledge of medications, procedures, infection control and safety precaution to initiate appropriate
    intervention in crisis situations.
  • Educated patients prior to initiating chemotherapy on expected side-effects of their treatment, how to manage side effects and clinic's perspective of holistic care of the patient through an interdisciplinary team.

Northwest Medical Center, Springdale, AR

Registered Nurse
2008.07 - 2011.04 (2 years & 9 months)

Job overview

  • Managed care for 6-8 patients that were stable to acutely ill medical, telemetry, and pre- and post-cardiovascular,
    thoracic, and general surgery patients. Promptly communicated changes in patient condition to health care providers and served as patient advocate.
  • As charge nurse, oversaw delivery of care for patients on 18 bed unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing
    assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
  • Trained four new nurses in care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols and served as mentor to
    nursing students.

Skills

    Patient and family advocacy

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Software

Epic EHR

Microsoft Office

Greenway Intergy EHR

Certification

AHA BLS Healthcare Provider

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Timeline

Arkansas RN License - R081287

2024-03

Oncology Certified Nurse

2022-12

AHA BLS Healthcare Provider

2022-07

Harding University

Master of Science from Family Nurse Practitioner
2020.08 - Current (4 years & 1 month)

RN III

UAMS Medical Oncology Clinic
2017.01 - 2021.03 (4 years & 2 months)

Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse

Conway Hematology and Oncology
2016.09 - 2016.12 (3 months)

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Bachelor of Science from Nursing
2016.08 - 2018.12 (2 years & 4 months)

Research Nurse/Study Coordinator

Highlands Oncology Group
2012.12 - 2016.06 (3 years & 6 months)

Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse

Highlands Oncology Group
2011.05 - 2012.11 (1 year & 6 months)

Registered Nurse

Northwest Medical Center
2008.07 - 2011.04 (2 years & 9 months)

NorthWest Arkansas Community College

Associate of Applied Science from Nursing
2006.08 - 2008.05 (1 year & 9 months)
Amanda PittmanFamily Nurse Practitioner Student, Expected Graduation May 2022